Chapter 7 Dao Repository and Gian

A wider world…

Old Master Yang is undoubtedly a good teacher.

Just a few words were enough to stir Ji Jingqiu’s heart and make her dream about things she had never dared to do before.

The martial arts world is not simple; any ordinary person can realize this from the news.

But in the past, Ji Jingqiu had struggled to even survive, let alone have the leisure to fantasize about the Innate Dao Body system, which the Federation only allowed sixteen-year-olds to cultivate.

It wasn’t until early this morning that Old Mu told him that martial arts could save his life.

Now, Old Master Yang has pointed him to two paths directly and clearly.

Two ways to completely get rid of Niedu syndrome!

” Master Yang, why can only Federal Martial Arts practitioners start training at sixteen?” Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked Dao.

“There are many influencing factors, such as the current Pile Stance, which has a remarkable and extremely powerful effect.”

In ancient times, this would be considered a top-tier evil path. Demonic techniques, while offering momentary pleasure, are harmful to both body and mind; the faster one practices, the faster one dies.

Since it is Demonic Technique, it naturally has certain requirements for the body. Sixteen years old is the minimum age for physical development. Any younger and you will run into problems halfway through the training.

But the most crucial factor has to be the influence from Mind Sea.

Old Master Yang’s brief introduction.

Ji Jingqiu was shocked. Was the current Pile Stance just a crash course in Evil Path Demonic Technique from novels?!

Aren’t you afraid of training yourself to death?

“Is it because people today are physically stronger than people in ancient times that they practice Demonic Technique?” he asked Dao tentatively.

He’s still alive now, and he doesn’t feel that he’s any better off than in his previous life.

Is it possible that the Dao itself is hindering human evolution?

“Silly boy, it’s medical technology.” Old Master Yang chuckled. “The martial arts secret medicines of today are comparable to holy medicines in ancient times, enough to make up for the physical damage caused by Pile Stance.”

“Then what is the Mind Sea factor?” Ji Jingqiu asked Dao, puzzled.

Old Master Yang immediately became serious and said, “Don’t try to explore this question yet. You’ve already ignited the fire in your heart, haven’t you?”

He quickly realized that Ji Jingqiu lacked basic martial arts knowledge, so he described in detail the possible scenarios that might occur when the inner fire was ignited.

This immediately reminded Ji Jingqiu of the cluster of flames that had been burning in the darkness that she had witnessed earlier, and she nodded quickly.

Old Master Yang had an “I knew it!” look on his face.

He warned Dao:

” The Mind Sea is also known as the Wilderness of the Mind, and it is extremely dangerous!”

Before you have fully constructed your visualization, do not attempt anything! Otherwise, you will most likely get lost in it, never to return, and become a permanent vegetable!

Ji Jingqiu immediately became alert, nodded solemnly, and asked Dao again:

“Then what constitutes a complete architectural concept drawing?”

Old Master Yang gestured for him to look at the visualization diagram behind him, Dao:

” In the practice of the Visualization Method, first enter Samadhi. After entering Samadhi, you can try to construct the form of the deity in the inner world of visualization.”

For example, our martial arts school’s 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】 emphasizes climbing a mountain first. We construct a mountain peak in the interior scenery, and as you walk up the mountain, bamboo forests rustle on both sides, and the roar of a tiger can be faintly heard from the top of the mountain…

The final step is to construct the ferocious tiger atop the mountain, encompassing both form and spirit—neither can be omitted. Once everything is in place, one must subdue the tiger within, allowing it to protect and guide you, serving your every command.

At this point, the Visualization Method is considered a Major Achievement. It can serve as an anchor point for exploring the Mind Sea.

Looking at the visualization diagram, Ji Jingqiu was once again amazed. It was drawn so well that with just a few strokes, the fierce tiger’s form was clearly depicted.

It was as if at first glance, it was deeply imprinted in my mind, and I could never forget it.

” Master Yang, can I practice the visualization diagram multiple times?”

“Of course, but it takes a lot of time. Do you know how long it took me, the old man, to cultivate 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】, from the beginning to the construction of the Major Achievement?”

“how long?”

“A full five years!”

“So long?” Ji Jingqiu blurted out.

“Actually, it’s not so bad.”

Old Master Yang smiled, a hint of reserve and pride in his expression.

“After all, our martial arts school’s 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】 is an intermediate-level Visualization Method, with the upper limit being Firm Samadhi.”

Furthermore, during these five years, I haven’t only focused on visualizing methods; I’ve also been tempering my physical body.

“But if it were you…”

He pondered for a moment, then solemnly declared:

“Perhaps six months will be enough! At sixteen, you’ve already entered Samadhi; your talent far surpasses mine at that age!”

Ji Jingqiu stared at the 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】 on the wall, not daring to utter a sound.

Old Master Yang glanced at the sky and said, “It’s getting late, so I’ll stop here. Come to the martial arts school tomorrow, and I will personally teach you Pile Stance.”

“Thank you, Master Yang!”

Old Master Yang gave Dao his final instructions: ” It’s fine if you want to use the Visualization Method to escape the suffering of the world, just don’t continue building visualization diagrams.”

“The student understands.”

After Ji Jingqiu left, Old Master Yang asked Yang Yao to come inside.

Before long, Yang Yao’s loud voice rang out.

” Master, is it time to change the medication?”

Yangyan hasn’t gotten better. Dao: “Why change the medicine? You know exactly how badly I’m injured, Dao.”

Yang Yao closed the door and said jokingly, “It’s amazing that you could come up with the idea of ​​faking an injury.”

“If you don’t get hurt, how will those big shots remember you?”

Yang Yan slowly got up and put away the 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】.

“Besides, I haven’t gone fishing in a long time.”

This has disrupted a crucial step in their plan, and those beasts will certainly not let this go unpunished.

“And if you wish to seek revenge against me, now is the best time.”

Hearing him say that, Yang Yao’s expression turned serious.

No wonder Master instructed them not to go out unnecessarily these past two days.

As Yang Yao’s adopted son, he knew very well that Master had come to Taian City three years ago to open a martial arts school in order to target the Supreme True Buddha Sect!

” Why would the Supreme True Buddha Sect target Taian City?” Yang Yao frowned. “Let alone Taian City, there’s nothing in the entire East 3 Huang Star that they’d care about so much, right?”

“Don’t forget, this used to be Marshal Ji’s former residence,” Yang Yan said meaningfully.

Yang Yao shook his head: “That was so many years ago. The main branch of the Ji Family has been gone for thousands of years. This planet has long since decayed.”

Suddenly, something occurred to him, and he exclaimed in surprise, “Could it be because of that ‘ Dao Repository ‘ rumor? Are you kidding me? If there really was a ‘ Dao Repository ‘ left by Marshal Ji, would it have been their turn to be overlooked until now?”

Several decades ago, a rumor circulated that Marshal Ji, before his death, left behind a ” Dao Repository ” at his former residence, waiting for someone destined to find it.

This rumor went viral for no apparent reason.

It’s far-fetched and completely unfounded.

But since it involves a legendary figure, it still attracted many people to East 3 Huang Star to join the fun.

Of course, this rumor was ultimately deemed a “conspiracy” by the East 3 Huang Star Culture and Tourism Bureau.

“Perhaps they have their own perspective.” Yang Yan said dismissively, “I’ve already had a private conversation with people from the Public Security Bureau and the Security Bureau.”

I asked them what would have happened to Taian City if I hadn’t been there that day.

Following this line of thought, it’s not hard to deduce what they want to do.

Yang Yao was horrified upon hearing this.

【 Supreme True Buddha Sect 】 is an illegal organization and underground society that has been designated as a key target for crackdown by the federal government.

Not long ago, at a martial arts competition in Taian City, the Supreme True Buddha Sect, together with several lower-ranking gangs, launched a suicide attack targeting the bigwigs of Taian City who were invited as special guests of Holy Sages.

If Master hadn’t made a ruthless move, his strength far exceeding expectations, the opponent would likely have succeeded this time.

Taian City will inevitably descend into chaos, and many departments will need a major overhaul of their leadership.

Following Master’s line of thought, this is the situation the other party wants to create.

But if they just want to disrupt the situation in Taian City, that’s one thing.

But what if it’s for the latter?

Doesn’t this mean their plans have penetrated deep into the core of various departments in Taian City?

Those who are expected to be promoted or succeed as deputy heads of departments may have connections with the Supreme True Buddha Sect!

“Just wait and see, Taian City is about to have a great time.”

Yang Yan spoke casually, after all, this was a headache for the bureaucrats.

He then instructed Dao: “By the way, starting tomorrow, I will personally teach A Qiu. Hmm… let’s add Zhang and Luo to the list as well. They’ve received so many benefits, they deserve some special treatment.”

A Qiu?

Yang Yao clicked his tongue inwardly and asked Dao:

“The three of them will start at Pile Stance tomorrow, right? You’ll have to personally lead them all?”

However, he didn’t dwell on the topic too much.

Master doing it himself actually saved him trouble.

But recalling that Ji Jingqiu was still in the Entering Samadhi state when he left the room, Yang Yao couldn’t help but wonder about Dao:

” The kid Sister Mei sent over, is his talent so high that it even made your heart flutter?”

Yang Yan suddenly glanced at him sideways, his gaze full of disdain, leaving Yang Yao puzzled and confused, not knowing what Dao was doing. Master suddenly had another episode of illness.

Yangyan sighed and left, only a faint sigh escaping her lips:

“ A Qiu has already entered Samadhi on his own and ignited the fire in his heart, waiting for the Dragon Gate to open on its own in the future.”

Yang Yao’s expression froze.

Entering Samadhi at sixteen, and even igniting a fire in one’s heart?!

The Gate of Celestial Human, also known as the Dragon Gate.

During his Forging the Body phase, in order to break through the Five Limits, he spent a whole year just opening the Dragon Gate!

Ji Jingqiu hadn’t even officially started practicing yet, but his inner fire was already ignited. He was just waiting for his meridians to open so that the Dragon Gate could be opened at any time.

To ignite the fire in one’s heart, one must either use a gentle approach or a firm one.

If you go for a gentle approach, you need to follow the natural order, just like Ji Jingqiu did when he first entered Samadhi, which ignited the flame without any regard for reason. If you go for a forceful approach, you must visualize the Major Achievement, enter the Mind Sea, and forcefully ignite the flame.

Yang Yao sighed inwardly.

Spiritual practice is too difficult. He started practicing three years ago 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】. If he wants to achieve Major Achievement, he estimates he will have to endure another year.

Wait, something’s not right…

I estimate that I can master 【 Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram 】 in a little over four years, which would surpass Master’s level back then.

Why does he have the audacity to look down on me?!

…

…

Night fell.

One by one, the streetlights inserted between the sycamore trees lit up.

The food street was enveloped in a smoky atmosphere, with the aroma of cumin-flavored lamb skewers wafting through the air.

“Mr. Li, this mistake is not the fault of our Skull and Bones Society…”

The man, dressed in a suit and tie with a skull tattooed on his neck, felt extremely uncomfortable.

The ruthlessness and fierceness that once lingered in his eyes had turned into haste and panic as he tried to explain himself to the person in front of him.

It was a man with a buzz cut, sitting at a roadside stall, meticulously adding three drops of vinegar to a bowl of plain noodles with only a few vegetable leaves.

His skin was sickly pale and bloodless, and even when he smiled, he gave off a chilling feeling.

In the eyes of the tattooed man, it was even more terrifying.

The man in front of him, named Li Buyi, came from the Supreme True Buddha Sect. He killed people like dirt, and his ruthless methods terrified him.

” The owners of Yangyan Martial Arts School have been hiding their true strength for three years! They’re like…like…”

The tattooed man’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he stammered his explanation, but his mind was a complete mess, and he had forgotten most of the prepared remarks.

“It’s like they were specifically there to ambush us.”

Li Buyi kindly reminded Dao.

“Yes, yes, yes!” the tattooed man exclaimed excitedly. “Our people have launched three probing attacks against them in the past three years, Ji Jingqiu…” Old Curator made two attempts, and both times the final rating was only Level 3, Divine Travel!

This makes absolutely no sense! Martial arts schools, in order to recruit more students, definitely need to demonstrate strength; the stronger the student, the more students will want to learn! But they…

They’re actually hiding their strength! That’s not normal!

Li Buyi stirred the noodles, lost in thought: “Could it be that your people were too weak, so you failed to detect the other side’s true strength?”

The tattooed man quickly said, “Before this operation, this old bastard’s certified rank in the Taian City Martial Arts Association was Divine Travel! This old bastard deliberately hid his strength!”

Li Buyi nodded, expressing regret for Dao: “This operation, which was planned for half a year, still failed. Chairman Wang, can you organize a second raid?”

The tattooed man smiled bitterly and said, “Mr. Li, these past few days we have been subjected to a joint attack by the Public Security Bureau and the Security Bureau. Gang has suffered devastating losses, and it is impossible to organize a second raid in the short term.”

Li Buyi slurped up a mouthful of plain noodles and frowned.

Why is this vinegar so sour?

His mood suddenly darkened, and he looked up at the tattooed man with hostility:

“Then what use are you to me?”

The tattooed man hurriedly whispered, “We have an agreement with your sect regarding our cooperation…”

“How about this,” Li Buyi interrupted him, “I’m about to break through to the 【receiving offerings】 stage. I’d like to trouble you, Gang, to be my angel investor and help me develop a hundred believers to offer offerings.”

The tattooed man’s expression changed, a mixture of surprise and fear.

The Supreme True Buddha Sect has an extremely strict internal hierarchy, with its own system of promotion ranks.

From novice believers to devout believers, and then to core members who possess a position, or title.

Li Buyi’s title is 【 Blood Arhat 】, which is the rank of Arhat, placing him in the upper-middle tier within the Supreme True Buddha Sect.

The superficial believer and the devout believer correspond to Forging the Body and True Seed, respectively.

Arhats are divided into three tiers: Slayer of Thieves, No Birth, and Receiving Offerings, corresponding to the third to fifth realms of Martial Arts respectively.

Receiving offerings is the highest rank of an Arhat.

Li Buyi is about to break through 【the offering】, which means he is now in the fourth realm of martial arts, in the same realm as the head of Yangyan Martial Arts School, and not far from the fifth realm.

As an ally, the tattooed man naturally wanted Li Buyi to become stronger.

Once Li Buyi Breakthrough of the Five Realms, Forging Heart Manifestation Domain, Ji Jingqiu Old Master Yang, can be destroyed with a flick of the wrist!

In the entire Taian City, there is no one who can rival him!

but……

The offerings received by the Supreme True Buddha Sect are extremely sinister.

The term “receiving offerings” refers to their need to accept spiritual offerings from others.

Those who make offerings are also known as “blood, flesh, incense, and candles.”

All their spirit and energy will become nourishment for the recipients.

One hundred means one hundred lives.

These lower-level gang members are already scum enough, with several lives on their hands, yet they routinely take a hundred lives, and still in the most cruel way, they drain their very being…

The tattooed man broke out in a cold sweat, feeling a pang of regret for the first time.

“Mr. Li, isn’t one hundred people too many…?”

Li Buyi’s smile remained unchanged: “I heard that Lao Meng and his team received a lot of investment from Chairman Wang, so why is it that when it comes to me, it’s too much?”

The tattooed man gave a wry smile.

The Lao Meng and others mentioned by Li Buyi were also members of the Supreme True Buddha Sect, who were at the Arhat level. They were killed on the spot by the owner of Yangyan Martial Arts School in the recent operation.

Those people were only at the first tier of the Arhat level, equivalent to the third realm of martial arts. Even if there were requirements, it would only involve a few lives, so they could easily use homeless people to fill the quota.

But right now, there are already a hundred…

Li Buyi put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and slowly said:

“President Wang, the task from above must be completed; the order has been firmly issued.”

I’ve been thinking this over and over these past few days, and I’ve realized that my strength is still too weak. That’s why I’m preparing to fight with all my might. I hope Chairman Wang won’t hinder my path to Buddhahood, otherwise I’ll…”

The sound stopped abruptly.

Li Buyi’s gaze suddenly fell on a boy walking past her.

His gaze was filled with longing and delight.

He watched the boy eat his way from one end of the street to the other, until he disappeared from sight, and it took him a long time to come to his senses.

A surprised and manic smile appeared on his lips.

Such profound Zen meaning…

Such a strong connection with Buddhism…

This is a top-quality rough gem! A future Buddha!

This child has a karmic connection with Buddha!

…

After having dinner at the food street, Ji Jingqiu returned home, washed up, and went to her room.

He hung the 【 Fire Dwelling Buddhist Hell Contemplation Diagram 】 on the opposite wall, then sat on the bed and adjusted his body, breath, and mind.

A moment later, he slowly entered the Entering Samadhi state.

My mind and spirit have returned to the Pure Land.

The little bodhi tree, bathed in the soft sunlight, swayed gently, as if greeting him.

In addition, the already cramped space now has a new tenant.

Looking at the tiger cub lying on the ground, its belly exposed and acting cute, Ji Jingqiu couldn’t help but reach out her sinful hand.

I rubbed it!

Although it’s a world of the mind, the tactilely realistic dandies are probably all felines, and the feel of picking them up is similar to that of a cat.

“You’re not exactly thin… By the way, where’s your knife?”

Ji Jingqiu muttered to herself, rubbing the chubby tiger cub with both hands. She felt that this thing didn’t fit the description of “hungry tiger” or “vicious tiger” at all; it should be called a fat tiger.

Upon hearing Ji Jingqiu’s question, the tiger cub blinked its wet, clear eyes, which showed no trace of intelligence.

Master Yang previously praised him as a Genius, saying he could achieve a major achievement within six months.

In reality, he only glanced at it, and a tiger cub appeared in his inner world.

This is clearly different from the process described by Master Yang.

There was no mountain climbing, no rustling bamboo forest, and no ferocious tiger with a knife in its mouth, only an adorable tiger cub.

After sucking on Fat Tiger for a while, Ji Jingqiu looked up and gazed around.

The world outside the Pure Land remains blood red, engulfed in flames.

He originally wanted to confirm his current location in Realm based on Master Yang’s statement.

But now it’s proving difficult.

Where exactly am I in this hierarchy?

I can’t tell… I can’t tell at all!

His visualization method is clearly different from others.

According to Master Yang’s standards, constructing the divine form and then subduing the evil tiger constitutes the Visualization Method. Major Achievement.

So, does that mean I’ve subdued the evil tiger and made it my own, like the Hungry Tiger Holding a Knife Diagram Major Achievement?

Ji Jingqiu lowered his head.

Between his legs, the tiger cub, with obvious joy and affection, rubbed against him and rolled around without any guard.

Ji Jingqiu quickly dismissed this unreliable idea.

I wonder if Dao has been weaned yet.

Even if it were truly at my beck and call, all it could do right now was act cute.

He couldn’t help but rub the furry tiger’s head again.

It feels so good!